Lufthansa - The First 100 Years

The First 100 Years
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-7913-9389-6
Verlag: Prestel Verlag

Buch, Englisch, 396 Seiten, Format (B × H): 203 mm x 284 mm, Gewicht: 1966 g

This richly illustrated volume presents the first comprehensive account of Lufthansa’s one-hundred-year history—from its pioneering beginnings in 1926 and its role during the National Socialist era to its postwar recovery and rise as a global player in aviation.

Based on newly accessed sources and materials from the company's archives, this work offers a compelling narrative of Lufthansa’s development—set against the backdrop of Germany’s turbulent twentieth century. Political, economic, and technological contexts are explored alongside the company’s evolving brand identity, characterized by consistently innovative design. The book provides insight into landmark aircraft, key developments in engineering and global reach, and the day-to-day operations that shaped the airline’s direction. With rare photographs, vintage advertising material, and internal documents, this volume combines historical insight with visual richness. Special production features such as foldout pages further enhance the reading experience. A must-have for aviation enthusiasts, design lovers, and all those interested in the history of aviation.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Berghoff, Hartmut

Grieger, Manfred

Lesczenski, Jörg

Über Autor(innen)

Grieger, Manfred
Manfred Grieger, Honorar-Professor an der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Forschungsschwerpunkte: Unternehmensgeschichte, Nationalsozialismus, letzte Veröffentlichung: Die Süddeutsche Zucker-AG im Nationalsozialismus (Göttingen 2025).

Berghoff, Hartmut
Hartmut Berghoff ist Direktor des Instituts für Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte an der Universität Göttingen. Von 2008 bis 2015 hat er das Deutsche Historische Institut in Washington D.C. geleitet. Er war Fellow am Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin und hat Gastprofessuren und Forschungsaufenthalte in Harvard, Paris, Henley, Zürich und an der University of California in San Diego wahrgenommen.

Lesczenski, Jörg
Jörg Lesczenski is a member of the scholarly staff at Gesellschaft für Unternehmensgeschichte mbH. He has contributed to countless publications on economic history.